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  BJP scores big ahead of BMC polls as 14 candidates win unopposed in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 23:50 IST

  The BJP has gained a significant lead ahead of Maharashtra's municipal elections, with 14 candidates winning unopposed across multiple cities. Mahayuti partners, including the Shinde-led Shiv Sena, have also secured uncontested victories in Jalgaon.

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  BMC Polls: Congress-VBA alliance faces major setback as 16 Mumbai seats lack suitable candidates

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 16:27 IST

  The Congress-VBA alliance has encountered a hurdle ahead of the BMC polls after the VBA failed to field candidates for 16 seats in Mumbai. Congress is now expected to take over these seats, while the final seat-sharing numbers are expected to be confirmed by Friday evening.

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  BMC election 2026: How a family first policy for candidates is reshaping political equations

  Maharashtra | January 02, 2026 9:53 IST

  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections are witnessing a strong rise in family-first politics, with at least 43 leaders securing tickets for their relatives across major parties.

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  BMC polls: BJP worker submits fake form after being denied ticket; party's Mumbai chief writes to EC

  Maharashtra | January 01, 2026 12:13 IST

  Shilpa Keluskar was an aspirant from the BJP in Ward No. 137 in Mumbai. However, she was not given the party’s nomination. As a result, she allegedly devised a plan and submitted her nomination by attaching a duplicate AB Form of the party.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Uddhav Thackeray, Raj Thackeray to address joint rallies from January 5

  Maharashtra | January 01, 2026 11:09 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: According to sources, the Thackeray brothers will hold three joint rallies in Mumbai's western suburbs and at Shivaji Park. They will also address rallies in Kalyan, Dombivli, and Mira-Bhayandar in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

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  BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti suffers major setback as nominations rejected in two wards

  Maharashtra | December 31, 2025 21:08 IST

  The Mahayuti now has no candidate in Ward 211 and Ward 212. Ward 211 was allotted to the Shinde-led Shiv Sena under the alliance arrangement. However, the party’s candidate failed to meet mandatory documentation requirements.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: Four BJP candidates elected unopposed in different municipal corporations

  Maharashtra | December 31, 2025 14:51 IST

  No nomination papers were filed against BJP candidates in Kalyan-Dombivli, Dhule and Navel municipal corporations in their respective wards, paving the way for their unopposed victory.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, December 30, 2025

  India | December 30, 2025 23:12 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee described Union Home Minister Amit Shah as ‘Dushasan’ without naming him, and demanded his resignation, accusing him of failing to prevent subversive activities in the country.

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  BMC polls: Raj Thackeray releases list of 53 MNS candidates, fields one North Indian, two Muslims

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 18:23 IST

  BMC elections: Out of the total 53 candidates, 29 women have been fielded in the election, while 24 are male candidates. Raj Thackeray has given a big political message by giving women opportunities in more than half the seats.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Ramdas Athawale says RPI will contest 38 seats alone

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 16:39 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: Ramdas Athawale says RPI will contest 38 seats alone and accused BJP of 'betrayal of trust'. The announcement comes a day after the Mahayuti finalised its seat-sharing formula for the BMC elections.

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  BMC Elections 2026: Mahayuti's seat-sharing deal finalised, BJP gets 137 seats, Sena 90

  Maharashtra | December 30, 2025 0:04 IST

  Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026: Mahayuti alliance has finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming BMC elections. BJP will contest 137 seats, while Shiv Sena will field candidates in 90 seats.

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  BMC elections 2026: Congress releases first list of 87 candidates | Check here

  Maharashtra | December 29, 2025 17:26 IST

  BMC elections 2026: The Congress released its first list for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections 2026 on Monday. Check list.

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  BMC elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 66 candidates | Check here

  Maharashtra | December 29, 2025 12:01 IST

  BMC elections 2026: The saffron party, which leads the Mahayuti, is buoyed by its success in the recent municipal council and nagar panchayat elections in the state and is looking to repeat its performance in the municipal corporation polls.

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  Ajit Pawar led-NCP releases first list of candidates for BMC elections 2026

  Maharashtra | December 28, 2025 23:11 IST

  Ajit Pawar led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released the list of 36 candidates for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

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  BMC polls 2026: Congress, Prakash Ambedkar's VBA seal alliance, finalise seat-sharing pact

  Maharashtra | December 28, 2025 13:42 IST

  BMC polls 2026: Of the 227 seats in the BMC, the Congress will field its candidates on 165 seats. On the other hand, the VBA will contest on 62 seats.

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  Maharashtra civic body polls 2026: BJP, Shiv Sena struggle to finalise seat-sharing for BMC, Thane

  Maharashtra | December 27, 2025 10:07 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026: Though the BJP and the Shiv Sena have failed to reach a consensus, Fadnavis has said that the two parties are united and advised the leaders of the saffron party not to criticise Shinde's party.

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  BMC elections 2026: BJP to contest on 140 seats, Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on 87, say sources

  Maharashtra | December 26, 2025 12:45 IST

  BMC elections 2026: As per the formula derived by the Mahayuti partners, the saffron party will contest on 140 seats while the Shinde Sena will fight on 87 seats, said sources on Friday.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: BMC makes training mandatory for staff involved in Jan 15 elections

  Maharashtra | December 26, 2025 22:13 IST

  Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections: The polling for the municipal corporation elections in the state will be held on January 15 and the counting of votes will take place on January 16.

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  Maharashtra civic polls: 'Will crush jihadi mindset, Shiv Sena our key ally,' says Fadnavis

  Maharashtra | December 25, 2025 13:13 IST

  Maharashtra municipal corporation elections 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stressed that Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena remains a key ally of the BJP and a member of the Mahayuti. The BJP is contesting the elections in an alliance with the Sena, he said.

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  BMC polls: Shiv Sena releases list of 40 star campaigners; actor Govinda among key names

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 18:24 IST

  BMC Elections 2026: The Shiv Sena, led by Eknath Shinde, has released its list of 40 star campaigners for the BMC elections. The list also includes the name of Bollywood actor Govinda.